Signification
Completing professional tasks.
Contexte culturel
The '4:30 PM Rule': In many Swedish offices, being 'klar med arbetet' by 4:30 PM is standard so parents can pick up children from 'dagis' (daycare). Fika culture: You often aim to 'bli klar med arbetet' just before the afternoon fika break. Work-Life Balance: Swedes value being 'klar' so they can enjoy 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life) after work. Flat Hierarchy: Even a boss will say 'Jag blir klar med arbetet snart' to an employee, showing that everyone is subject to the same tasks.
The 'Med' Rule
Always include 'med'. Saying 'Jag är klar arbetet' is a very obvious learner mistake.
Bli vs Vara
Use 'bli' when you are talking about the future or the act of finishing. Use 'vara' when you are already done.
Signification
Completing professional tasks.
The 'Med' Rule
Always include 'med'. Saying 'Jag är klar arbetet' is a very obvious learner mistake.
Bli vs Vara
Use 'bli' when you are talking about the future or the act of finishing. Use 'vara' when you are already done.
Sound more native
Shorten 'arbetet' to 'jobbet' in casual conversation to sound more like a local.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jag blir snart klar ____ arbetet.
In Swedish, you are always 'klar med' (finished with) something.
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
När ____ du klar med arbetet?
'Bli' is used to indicate the transition to being finished.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
These are common variations of the phrase using different auxiliary verbs.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Kan du komma på festen? B: Ja, om jag ____ (finish the work) i tid.
This is the standard way to express finishing work in a conditional sentence.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag blir snart klar ____ arbetet.
In Swedish, you are always 'klar med' (finished with) something.
När ____ du klar med arbetet?
'Bli' is used to indicate the transition to being finished.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations of the phrase using different auxiliary verbs.
A: Kan du komma på festen? B: Ja, om jag ____ (finish the work) i tid.
This is the standard way to express finishing work in a conditional sentence.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'Jag blir klar med läxan' (I'm finishing my homework).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
They are almost identical. 'Färdig' is slightly more common in Southern Sweden, while 'klar' is universal.
Yes, if you say 'Vi blir klara' (We become finished).
You can, but it means you stopped working, not necessarily that you finished the task.
You say 'Jag är snart klar med arbetet'.
Usually, yes, because you are referring to a specific set of tasks.
Yes, 'Jag blir klar med projektet'.
The word 'klar' does, but in this phrase, it only means 'finished'.
The past tense is 'blev klar med arbetet'.
Expressions liées
göra klart
similarTo finish something (active)
avsluta
synonymTo conclude or terminate
färdigställa
specialized formTo complete/finalize
sluta jobbet
contrastTo leave work for the day
